Eastern Conference battle pits Toronto against New York
Eastern Conference foes Toronto and New York square offOCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press
KAAPO KAKKO #84 - RIGHT WING - SEATTLE KRAKEN
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5 A •
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2 G
5 A
1.53 S/G
Is Kaapo Kakko poised for a breakout year under new Rangers coach Gerard Gallant? A deep dive The Rangers winger hasn't scored like a No. 2 pick through two seasons but has an opportunity to do more under the new coaching staff.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Have the Rangers gotten worse? Trade Kaapo Kakko for Jack Eichel? Will there be revenge on Tom Wilson? Mailbag Also in Rick Carpiniello's mailbag: Is Rangers owner James Dolan done meddling or is this the new normal?
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The nonlinear development paths of Rangers top prospects Alexis Lafrenière, Kaapo Kakko and Vitali Kravtsov Rangers' Chris Drury: "It’s really not one-size-fits-all. On a case-by-case basis with each player, we figure out how to help them."
APRIL 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ascends to active roster Kakko was promoted to the active roster Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Kakko routinely goes to the taxi squad on his off-days. The 20-year-old has collected five goals and two assists through 30 games this year.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the Rangers' taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Impact This is almost certainly just a paper move, so look for Kakko to rejoin the active roster ahead of Tuesday's game versus Pittsburgh.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paper move to taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the taxi squad Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Expect Kakko to be recalled to the active roster for Saturday's game in Buffalo. He has seven points in 29 games this year.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paper move onto taxi squad Kakko was assigned to the taxi squad Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Kakko has routinely moved to the taxi squad on off days. He should be promoted once more to the active roster for Thursday's game versus the Sabres.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bounced to taxi squad Kakko was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, per CapFriendly.
Impact As usual, Kakko is dropped to the taxi squad as a paper move by the Rangers. He'll be in the lineup Tuesday against the Capitals.
MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy trends and hidden gems: Alex Killorn, Kaapo Kakko and more players to boost your playoff hopes Shayna Goldman looks at players, like Alex Killorn and Kaapo Kakko, who can be added to provide a boost to fantasy mangers' postseason push.
MARCH 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Artemi Panarin, Kaapo Kakko propel Rangers to slump-busting win It did not come easily, make no mistake about that. But this time, the Rangers made it work. This time, the Rangers found a way to win a gam...
FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • NYPOST.COM
Rangers' Kakko dropped from second line in rematch against Isles Moving Alexis Lafreniere into a top six forwards role in just his second NHL game came at the expense of second-year forward Kaapo Kakko, wh...
JANUARY 17, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
After rookie struggles, projecting what could be ahead for Kaapo Kakko in Year 2 Kakko's underlying stats were among the NHL's worst in '19-20, but there are still reasons to be confident he'll make strides in '20-21.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
